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Synopsis

Experience an explosive game of cat and mouse set in a vast open world. In this reimagining of 1980’s Sweden, hostile machines have invaded the serene countryside. Go it alone, or team-up with up to three of your friends in seamless co-op multiplayer. Utilize guerilla tactics and fight back!

PC Gamer

6.70

Andy Kelly — Mar 27, 2019

Generation Zero isn't very good, but I do keep coming back to it. There's something about that world that makes me want to spend time there, even if all I'm doing is killing robots and picking up the same old loot from the same old houses, over and over again, forever. With updates it has the potential to mutate into something far more interesting, but for now it's an impressive setting with a slight and uninspired shooter squeezed rather clumsily into it.

Destructoid

2.50

Patrick Hancock — Mar 26, 2019

This sums up Generation: Zero pretty well. There are some genuinely cool moments buried among the slop. If this were an Early Access title, I'd be very content saying to keep an eye on it as it nears release. Considering that this game is being released like this, I will instead warn not to waste any money on this unfinished title. I look forward to a potential 2.0 release, because I really want the game that was intended to come to fruition.

Cultured Vultures

5.50

Stephen Wilds — Mar 27, 2019

Generation Zero has a neat idea that feels like it wanted to be something else and settled for coming out half-cooked. My co-op partner even asked me if I was sure this was not still in Early Access. I don’t know how much they plan on adding, but with a little work Generation Zero could be a lot more fun. For now, Sweden is on its own.

Dual Shockers

3.50

Rachael Fiddis — Mar 26, 2019

It truly was a soulless and painful experience to undertake without cinematics, story, nor any hint of a single-player arc. This is not something I would be inclined to lift the lid on again unless Avalanche is willing to show that they actually know what a player needs and deserves from a game because as it is, that certainly isn’t found in Generation Zero.

IGN

4.00

Mike Epstein — Mar 26, 2019

Upon actually playing, however, I found most of those ideas were implemented extremely poorly, turning it into a frustrating and aimless slog through horribly unbalanced combat encounters. On top of that, it’s full of confounding bugs at launch, which make progress more difficult than it should be and even something as simple as teaming up with friends becomes a hassle.

Wccftech.com

5.00

Chris Wray — Mar 25, 2019

Generation Zero is a game that has fantastic potential but falls short in so many areas. The Excellent combat and generally great atmosphere is let down by a myriad of bugs, a very limited range of enemies to face off against, boring quests and a world that is just too large and sterile, particularly if played alone. The potential of bug fixes and increased enemy types would make this a fantastic budget purchase, but until that time it's one I would miss unless you know at least two others to co-op with.

Game Watcher

5.00

Bogdan Robert Mateș — Mar 25, 2019

Despite its cool concept, Generation Zero feels like an early access title. Stretched thin, its poorly paced gameplay loop consists of lengthy stretches of running through empty locations and gunfights that swiftly turn from intense to tedious. Largely purposeless exploration then intertwines with quests that only set you on further wild goose chases.

CGMagazine

PressStartAustralia

6.00

Brodie Gibbons — Apr 01, 2019

Generation Zero isn't a misfire, it's far from it. The core gameplay experience is enjoyable enough, though trudging through the thin, but admittedly mysterious, plot only spices things up for so long. There's a world of untapped potential at Avalanche's fingertips here, all that's left to do is tighten up on some of the game's shortcomings and Generation Zero could comfortably stand alongside even the best sandbox survival titles.